ABSTRACT
The
study examined the impact of leadership style on workers performance in college
of education Warri . The primary data were generated through the use of
questionnaire while the simple percentage method was used in the analysis of
the respondents’ responses. The findings of the research are that the
leadership style adopted by a boss can have positive or negative effect on
workers performance. Also, when workers are allowed to participate in the
decision making, it has positive effect on their performance. Finally, most
respondents see their boss as having democratic participatory leadership style.
While it was recommended that leaders should not see their subordinate as
working tools but as human being with emotions. They should therefore carry
their workers along in the day-to-day activities for optimal performance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover
Page - - - - - - - i
Title
Page - - - - - - - - ii
Certification - - - - - - - iii
Dedication - - - - - - - iv
Acknowledgements - - - - - - v
Abstract - - - - - - - - vi
Table
of Contents - - - - - - vii
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1
Background to the study - - - - 1
1.2
Statement of the problem
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1.3
Objectives of the study - - - - 4
1.4
Research Question - - - - - 5
1.5
Research Hypotheses - - - - 5
1.6
Significance of the study
- - - - 6
1.7
Scope of the study - - - - - 7
1.8
Limitations of the study
- - - - 7
1.9
Operational definition of
Terms - - 7
CHAPTER TWO:LITERATURE
REVIEW AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
2.1 Introduction - - - - - - 9
2.2 Overview of Leadership - - - - 10
2.3 Theories of Leadership - - - - 12
2.4 Style of Leadership - - - - - 19
2.5 Source of Leadership power- - - - 22
2.6 Effects of Leadership on workers performance - - - 24
2.7 Leadership process & functions of
leadership 25
2.8 Evolution of college of education Warri /
Functions - - - - - - 28
2.9 Organization/Authority Structure - - 29
2.10 Welfare Scheme Discipline- - - - 30
CHAPTER THREE:METHOD OF
STUDY
3.1 Research Design - - - - - 36
3.2 Population of the Study - - - - 36
3.3 Sample Size - - - - - - 36
3.4 Sampling Method - - - - - 37
3.5 Research Instrument - - - - - 37
3.6 Administration of Instruments - - - 38
3.7 Reliability &Validity of Instruments - - 38
3.8 Method of Data Analysis - - - - 39
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA
PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Analysis of Presentation- - - - - 40
4.2 Discussion of Findings- - - - - 47
CHAPTER FIVE:SUMMARY, CONCLUSION,
RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO KNOWLEDGE
5.1 Summary of Findings - - - - 49
5.2 Conclusion - - - - - - - 49
5.3 Recommendations - - - - - 50
5.4 Contributions to knowledge - - - 50
References - - - - - - 52-53
Appendix - - - - - - 54-59
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
Some authorities in area of leadership
rightly opined that if you surveyed one hundred (100) executives working in a
wide variety of jobs or organizations and you ask them to name the single most
important factor in determining organizational success, chances are good that
many would reply, “effect or good leadership style” (Baron and Greenbery,
2021). The assumption by most people is that, without effective leadership no
organization can achieve its goals.The twenty-first century witnessed multiple
challenges for leadership especially in the areas of organizational
achievement. Obi [2003] views leadership as one of those concepts which has as
many definitions as there are people who have defined them. Kiemen (2016)
stated that leadership requires that one not only occupies a position with
formal authority over others but also that one possesses the art of welding
influence over others. In the College of Education Warri leadership has several implications for
management. Leadership is the exercise of authority and making of decisions
(Dubin, 2019).
Leadership is the initiation of a
consistent pattern of group interaction directed towards the mutual problems
(Hempill. 2014) a process of influencing the activities of an individuals or
group in efforts towards accomplishing goals in a given situation (Heresy –
Blanchard 2017).
Leadership then appears to be the
capability and actual processes or actions which are attributed to leaders;
leadership style is the forms of this particular study and well defined by
three authors. The underlying needs - structure of the individual which
motivates his behavior in various leadership situations leadership style this
refers to the consistency of goals or need over different situations; (Fielder;
2020).
Your leadership style is the
consistent patterns, of behavior which you exhibit as perceived by others, when
you are attempting to influence the activities of people (Heresy – Blencherd,
2017). By the term style we generally mean a relatively enduring set of
behavior which is characteristic of the individual regardless of the situation
(Stogdil, 2016).
1.2 Statement
of the Problem
The ultimate goal of College of
Education Warri is to train Professional
Teachers. A training that shall lead to the award of Nigerian Certificate in
Education (NCE) realize these objectives, the provost, registrar, bursar,
librarian, directors, deans and head of departments as leaders have to
understand the multi-face and be able to put in place that leadership style
that can elicit this optimal performance.
Leadership style has significant
effects not only in small businesses but also in world largest corporations.
These styles affect everyone from senior management to the newest college intern.
They create the corporate cultures that influence the organization & its
performance.
A leader that is seen as autocratic,
oppressive, unfriendly and arrogant can never motivate any worker for high
performance.
Another pitfall of leaders is subjective
evaluation of subordinates. When objectivity is thrown to the dustbin, there is
bound to be misunderstanding. A leader is bound to start with problem right
from inception if his appointment does not follow due process. For instance,
the position of the provost is by appointment by the governor, from amongst
three recommended person not below the rank of a reader by council of the
college through the ministry of education. If for any other reasons a person
who is less qualified is catapulted to the seat, dumping the rightful
candidate, workers will never be fully at home with such arrangement, it will
affect their performance.
1.3 Objectives of the Study
The study was embarked on
to ascertain the following;
i.
The impact of leadership
style on workers performance.
ii. To
study the different style of leadership in College of Education Warri.
iii. To
enhance people’s understanding of leadership as an important phenomenon in any
human organization.
iv. To
highlight the problems associated with leadership in organization and proffer
solution to them.
1.4 Research Questions
To aid effective analysis
of this research, certain research questions have been formulated. These
include:
i. How does a worker’s
perception of leadership style affect his performance?
ii. Does
workers participation in the decision of matter affecting them a motivating
factor to improving performance?
iii.Can
worker’s satisfaction of his boss leadership style bring about optimal
performance?
1.5 Research Hypotheses
The following hypotheses have been
formulated to direct the study:
Ho1:
There is no significant relationship between fair leadership style and workers
performance.
Ho2: There is no significant relationship
between workers participation in decision of matters affecting them and
improved performance.
Ho3:
There is no significant relationship between leadership style and optimal
performance.
1.6 Significance of the Study
This study will be very
useful theoretically and practically theoretically, it will to extent the
frontier of knowledge on leadership as an indispensable element to success in
educational institutions.
The study will be of interest to
researchers on leadership and it can be basis for further study on the
practical aspect of it, the content of this research can be exploited by
management of college of education Warri
in improving the quality of its leadership style. The college management
can use the finding and recommendations of this study in improving the quality
of the officers appointed to various positions as leaders. The management of
other organizations can benefit from the findings and recommendations of this
study to improve the quality of the leadership process in their organizations.
1.7 Scope of the Study
The study examines the impact of
leadership style on workers performance using College of Education Warri as a
case study.
1.8 Limitations of Study
A major limitation of the study was
that the study strictly depended on the use of structured questionnaires. The
human factors must play in the answers to the questions. However, these bases
did not in any way make the outcome of the study invalid.
Another limitation is the time frame
in carrying out research.
1.9 Operational Definition of Terms
For the purpose of this study the
following terms, as used in the study, are defined as follows:
a. Leadership:
Leadership is the exercise of authority and the making of decisions [Dubin,
2019].
b. Leadership Style:
Is the consistent patterns of behavior which you exhibit, as perceived by
others, when you are attempting to influence the activities of people [Hersy
Blenched 2017].
c. College:
Means college of Education Warri
establish under section 2 of the Warri
College of Education, Warri Law
of 1980.
d. Perception:
This is the way the subordinates see their leaders.
e. Workers:
These are the manpower engage in attaining organization carries out its
day-to-day activities.
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